Chapter 871 - 813: Earth Tribulation

Chapter 871: Chapter 813: Earth Tribulation

Wuqing retracted his head and told Jiang Yuebai that there was a demon undergoing tribulation in the Thunder Demon Territory, and it was best not to go out before it ended.

Jiang Yuebai also began to clearly feel that the demonic qi around the underground chamber was rapidly decreasing, as if it was being absorbed away.

She suddenly became curious, how do demons undergo tribulation?

Especially when a Primordial Demon ascends to a True Demon, she had lost her mind and couldn’t remember at all.

Her elder brother’s study only had books about the Human Clan, mentioning only the human clan’s Heavenly Tribulation, but the books also said that the Demon Clan is born from the muddy qi of heaven and earth, most afraid of Heavenly Thunder.

Even the demon clan of the Thunder Department, who are innately adept at controlling types like Yin Thunder and Demon Thunder, encounter powerful Heavenly Thunder, though they may survive, they would still be flayed.

Facing Jiang Yuebai’s question, Wuqing scratched his head, growing increasingly curious about Jiang Yuebai’s origins—clearly a demon, yet able to have her demon heart leave her body without dying, clearly a demon, yet not knowing how demons undergo tribulation.

Wuqing sighed and slowly said, "Demon Clan’s ascension, although it triggers Heavenly Tribulation, the Heavenly Thunder within the tribulation won’t fall, it serves only as deterrence, demons undergo ’Earth Tribulation’."

"Earth Tribulation? Does it correspond to Heavenly Tribulation?" Jiang Yuebai continued asking.

Wuqing nodded, "Yes, the Human Clan cultivates the pure qi of heaven and earth, while the Demon Clan cultivates the muddy qi of heaven and earth, so the Human Clan undergoes Heavenly Tribulation while the Demon Clan undergoes Earth Tribulation. Actually, there’s not much difference between Earth Tribulation and Heavenly Tribulation: Heavenly Tribulation is the condensation of pure qi, descending to cleanse karmic debts and temper the physical body, successfully overcoming it means ascension to another level; failing means death and spirit annihilation."

"The Demon Clan’s Earth Tribulation is the earth-surging demon qi, containing the filthiest muddy qi in heaven and earth. The muddy qi tempers the demon heart, causing it to gradually transform, becoming more solid and pure. Compared to the Human Clan’s immensely difficult Heavenly Tribulation, the Demon Clan’s Earth Tribulation is actually much easier. As long as the demon heart can swallow the Earth Tribulation muddy qi without being exploded, it can successfully ascend."

Wuqing’s eyes dimmed, as the Demon Clan frequently complains about the Heavenly Dao’s unfairness, giving the Human Clan the superior cultivation conditions, with much higher spiritual wisdom compared to demons, but being very harsh on demons.

Yet in the aspect of tribulation crossing, the Demon Clan is actually quite favored. If ten humans and ten demons undergo tribulation simultaneously, humans might only have one survivor, while demons could have at least five.

This is also why the Demon Clan can continuously fight against the Human Clan for tens of thousands of years, retreat once, and quickly make a comeback again.

This might be another way of maintaining the balance of heaven and earth?

"Then what’s the difference between the Divinity Transformation of the Human Clan and the True Demon of the Demon Clan?" Jiang Yuebai was still curious and continued to ask.

Wuqing snapped back to reality, "In the Nascent Soul realm of the Human Clan, the Nascent Soul is nurtured in the dantian, during Divinity Transformation the divine soul merges with the Nascent Soul to form the Primordial Spirit. The lifespan of Divinity Transformation Cultivators increases to two thousand, they can have their Primordial Spirit leave the body to roam the heavens and earth. The Primordial Spirit exists between reality and illusion, requiring no spell or cultivation technique, just a thought to mobilize nature’s spiritual energy, preliminarily mastering divine skills more advanced than spells."

"At this level, Divinity Transformation Cultivators are hard to kill; even if the physical body is completely destroyed, as long as the Primordial Spirit survives a breath, they can use Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects to remold their body, perhaps even into an Acquired Spiritual Body, making the Innate aptitude insignificant to Divinity Transformation Cultivators."

"In the Primordial Demon realm of the Demon Clan, the demon heart actually becomes similar to the Nascent Soul. During Divinity Transformation True Demon, the demon heart transforms into a Demon Spirit. Similarly, if the demon body is destroyed, as long as the Demon Spirit survives a breath, it can recombine the demon body by absorbing a large amount of demon qi—indestructible, hence, this realm is called True Demon."

"In the True Demon realm, the core of the Demon Spirit has ascended from demon qi to muddy qi, allowing them to easily pollute other life forms, even directly possessing and controlling them with the Demon Spirit. Of course, against a Divinity Transformation Cultivator of the same level, the likelihood of control is low."

"However, in the battlefield between the two clans, a True Demon can pollute Nascent Soul and Golden Core Cultivators, turning them into their demon slaves, which is quite... cough~ impressive! Besides, every demon’s innate abilities are greatly enhanced."

Jiang Yuebai nodded thoughtfully, "How exactly are they enhanced? Can you give an example?"

Wuqing felt Jiang Yuebai’s questions were a bit too many, but at this moment he did not mind.

"Take us Fog Demons for example, in the Primordial Demon realm, the most we can do is spread demon qi to cover a hundred miles in demon fog, coming and going freely within the fog, to hide the whereabouts of other demons and confuse enemy troops. Once in the True Demon realm, the fog extends to a thousand miles, protecting more demons."

"Alternatively, maintaining the same hundred-mile fog, the fog’s concentration is extremely high, capable of eroding and polluting any humans entering, with effects similar to the ghost wall that humans talk about in the Mortal World, allowing rapid movement of one’s own demon army, among other things."

Jiang Yuebai continued to nod, "So, you are also a tool demon."

Wuqing: ???

"Then what are we Mirage Demons like when we reach the True Demon realm?"

"How would I know that?"

"Oh, I thought you knew everything? Then how about Water Demons, Rain Demons, right, what’s Chana like in the True Demon realm? How many True Demon experts do we have in the Demon Realm? Is there any ranking? Is the Demon Spirit of True Demons delicious? What does it taste like? Also, also..."

"......"

Jiang Yuebai’s questions flooded like torrents towards Wuqing, surging waves.

Unable to counter Jiang Yuebai, Wuqing could only answer as best as he could, but Jiang Yuebai’s questions continued indefinitely, leaving Wuqing’s spirit shaking, wanting to hit the wall with his head.

Where did this Little Yama come from?!!

*

Nine days later, Thunder Demon Territory.

The rolling demonic qi gradually subsided, revealing clusters of dark blue crystals everywhere in Misfortune Thunder Valley, some as grand as Heaven Pillars, some like small roadside flowers.

Inside every cluster of crystals, silent black-gray lightning flickered, rising and falling.

One layer after another of array and barrier gradually dissipated, revealing the black-clad man sitting in the center of Misfortune Thunder Valley, as the demonic qi turned into black snow, drifting down leisurely.

His jet-black long hair cascaded down his shoulders, his brows like ink paintings, with a face chiseled by the divine, stunning to behold! Beautiful and mesmerizing!

He slowly opened his eyes, revealing pupils tinted with a bewitching dark red, not as gentle and smiling as usual, with horns emerged on his head belonging to the Demon Clan, much larger and more mighty than Jiang Yuebai’s playful and cute little horns.

A black crow flew in from outside, landing before him and transforming into a black-clad man, kneeling on one knee with cupped hands in congratulation.

"Congratulations, sir, for successfully ascending to the True Demon realm!"

Shen Mingjing faintly responded with an acknowledgment, his eyes showing signs of fatigue.

This ascent went as predicted, with the Great Array and surrounding demon crystals providing protection, allowing a stable crossing, but... his Demon Spirit was still somewhat weak, nearly exploded after absorbing only a tenth of the Earth Tribulation muddy qi.

Demons among the Eight Great Clans need to absorb at least fifty percent to be considered a qualified True Demon.

Well, being able to successfully cross this hurdle was enough for him!

"What’s the situation outside these days?" Shen Mingjing asked calmly.

Heiya paused before reporting one by one, "The demon army was defeated, humans have reclaimed the entire Taiwei Star Alliance line, activated Demon Suppression Great Array, after discussion the eight Demon Lords decided to temporarily withdraw their forces."

Shen Mingjing’s expression remained indifferent, having anticipated this result.

Heiya continued to report, "Lu Nanzhi’s situation is normal; she has not interacted with any demons aside from cultivation, nor has she gone out. It appears she’s prepared for the Ice Demon Ancestor’s ritual."

Shen Mingjing nodded, Lu Nanzhi had always been well-behaved, saving him some worries, except...

Thinking of Jiang Yuebai, Shen Mingjing frowned.

"What about Jiang Yuebai?"

Heiya stiffened; Shen Mingjing glanced at him and instantly knew another big trouble had occurred again!

"Spit it out!" Shen Mingjing’s tone carried a hint of anger.

Heiya dared not lift his head, "She... she slaughtered seventeen arenas in the Golden Demon Territory, almost drained Chana Lake dry, and stole the Chana Girl Pearl hidden by the four lords Chimei, Wangliang for three thousand years."

Shen Mingjing felt dizzy, Chana? The most troublesome tribe, she dared to offend them too?!

"Sir, what should we do next? Now the entire Demon Realm knows that our Mirage Demon Clan has produced a powerful Exotic Mirage Demon, subordinate’s recent activities out there have made those demons who usually look down on me start to avoid me respectfully."

"Should I thank her then?" Shen Mingjing laughed in exasperation.

Heiya whispered, "The four lords of Chana Tribe wish to invite you to visit Chana Lake."

Actually, the four Chana lords were roaring mad, demanding Shen Mingjing roll over, Heiya was nearly beaten to death in their wrath.

Shen Mingjing took a deep breath, "Where is Jiang Yuebai currently?"

"She... since leaving Chana Lake, she lost her trace upon entering Water Demon Territory."

Shen Mingjing raised his head, a strange light flashing in his eyes, "Who is she with?"

"A Fog Demon named Qing, highly valued by the Water Demon Lord as a war general."

Shen Mingjing’s lips curled into a sinister smile, "The fish has taken the bait; continue to investigate, nothing else is necessary."

"Yes! About the Chana lords then..."

"Tell them I’m not in the Demon Realm!"

"......"